Almost constant chest pain in the left breast and shoulder - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

468LC · 10-24-2004, 10:10 PM

Could this be gerd or gastro related?

I do have anxiety but it is all heart related. I am also on xanax. which they say can cause some gastro problems.

Even my doctors are stumped. My bowel movements are very inconsistant as far as diareha or constipation. Certian foods cause heartburn as well.

I just dont know but I am sick of the chest pain. It's like the worlds longest lasting heart attack. Months have gone by. I've had every test done in the books other than gastro related stuff.

Any ideas?

Rms11 · 10-25-2004, 11:00 AM

Sounds like it’s a GERD problem. Sounds like heartburn or ingestion. I have had this problem particularly when I eat foods that are high in fat. It may just be that you need to change your diet. Certain foods react different for everyone. I'll take a Prevacid or anti acid when I get the chest pain and that seems to help it go away. It is most likely a backup of acid in your chest and throat causing you the pain. I would go see a gastro about it, they can probably help you the best. As far as the bowel movements it sounds like you may have Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

ASLme · 11-29-2004, 12:41 PM

Hi 468LC, I also have this pain, left side of chest, radiating down the left arm. I had an EKG and they said it was fine so then diagnosed me with GERD. It can be very frightening because the first thought is a heart attack. (I also have MVP so that is always in the back of my mind. ) But they put me on Aciphex which helped after a few weeks. Once in awhile it will kick up, when I am under a lot of stress. Also have had to give up the daily tea habit which is extremely difficult. As long as your doctor has ruled out heart problems, GERD could be the culprit.

GirlinWayside · 12-01-2004, 12:01 PM

I have the same symptoms and have had for two years now. I just recently ( a few months back) went to see a cardiologist and was diagnosed with PAC's and PVC's. He did however state that the symptoms I am having are not related to my heart. I started thinking it was digestive related when I threw up my lunch the other day and the chest pain subsided for a bit. I just found this board today and it's really a relief that other people have the same kind of symptoms.

prendi · 12-06-2004, 02:04 PM

i too have had apain in my left shoulder for 4 weeks.my doc said it was muscle strain,and gave me ibuprofen gel.the pain has now gone round my back and under my left breast it is very uncomfortable.it feels like i want to burp but i can't properly.it goes up the left side of my neck too it feels like i have broken my clavicle as the pain is that bad sometimes.i am going to my docs again tomorrow,keep you informed.